School Director

School Director Position for August 2025

If your talent as an outstanding educator and strategic leader lies in motivating students, inspiring faculty, and engaging parents, then the International School of Stuttgart (ISS) offers the type of vibrant environment where you will thrive.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a talented and exceptionally motivated leader to embrace our Mission, Vision, and historic strengths to ensure the next innovative and successful chapter in the school’s evolution.

To do this you will have followed an excellent career pathway. One that demonstrates meaningful leadership experience, in depth IB knowledge and the diverse range of attributes, attitudes, and competencies relevant to the needs and demands of a school dedicated to outstanding teaching and learning practices. Critical to your success will be the drive and vision to inspire our community coupled with the interpersonal skills to ensure the effective execution of the school’s strategic intent. You will value and enjoy working constructively and in harmony with our internal and external stakeholders. Your educational philosophy will be underpinned by a focus on the wellbeing of students, and the faculty.

International School Stuttgart is an IB World School that enrolls 921 students from approximately 53 countries. The school is situated on two campuses located in the attractive districts of Degerloch and Sindelfingen. A new Upper School building costing 22 million Euros will be completed for the start of the school year 2024/25.

Founded almost 40 years ago as a private, non-profit institution (Verein or Association) ISS is governed by a dedicated and experienced board. There are 232 employees in the school coming from more than 40 countries.

ISS has an enviable reputation amongst international schools is accredited by NEASC under the Ace Protocol and the current Director is the Chair of ECIS and Vice Chair of AGIS. He is leaving ISS after a sixteen-year tenure.

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Benefits

Include a competitive salary package, a strong focus on professional development opportunities and the benefit of living in an attractive and safe environment in the heart of Germany close to Switzerland and France.

How to Apply

Please apply by 24 April 2024 to Adele Hodgson email address: adele_hodgson@educationparadigms.com

Applicants should provide:

·        Current CV (no longer than 3 pages)

·        Letter of application

·        A targeted statement of educational philosophy relevant to ISS

·        Contact details of 4 professional referees including the most recent employer

International School of Stuttgart is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo relevant background checks.